
Prospective Student
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT QUICK LINKS
Am I Eligible
All incoming freshman that have PLACED into English 4, Math 5, or Math 6A are eligible.
Students are only eligible to participate if they:
Which Highlander Early Start Academy class should I take? (Select your College/Major)
PLEASE NOTE
- ARC-35 - Intermediate Algebra Workshop is NOT a part of the Highlander Early Start Academy. You can, however, take English 4 if you placed into it.
- ARC 35 is offered over the summer, but we recommend that students only participate in one of the programs. Either Highlander Early Start Academy OR ARC 35, due to the time demands required for each program.
English OR Math Academy
HESA 001 (1 unit) – College Success Course
HESA 001 – College Success Course is a once a week course that is a core part of the Highlander Early Start Academy. This course will focus on the student transition to college.
This course has two main components:
- Develop effective strategies for mastering success at UCR.
- Hone skills that will be useful in this program and in your growth as a student.
The academic & personal skills that will be discussed included:
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Financial and Budgeting
- Test preparation
- Critical thinking
- Reading & Note-taking
- Communication & Diversity
- Goal Setting & Motivation